Back to the Land
Originally released in 1976. Back to the Land is a documentary film. directed by Pierre Perrault. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Feature-length documentary as part of Pierre Perrault's Abitibian Cycle. The filmmaker questions the past and present of Abitibi and draws up, face to face, the promises of colonization in the 1930s and the great disappointment caused by the closing of the land in the 1970s. There are witnesses to the heroic era, including the cultivator Hauris Lalancette, as well as extracts from films by Father Maurice Proulx (1934-1940).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1976
50 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to the Land about?
Feature-length documentary as part of Pierre Perrault's Abitibian Cycle. The filmmaker questions the past and present of Abitibi and draws up, face to face, the promises of colonization in the 1930...
Who directed Back to the Land?
Back to the Land was directed by Pierre Perrault.
How long is Back to the Land?
Back to the Land has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Back to the Land released?
Back to the Land was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.